61 h. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

61 h. ago Energy supplier goes bust in latest blow to households as bills rise

The firm supplies energy to about 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers

Science

67 h. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics

68 h. ago Energy bills are rising for millions of households today – how much you'll pay

Many are declaring the new month 'awful April' as the price cap is going up by 6.4% – but your bill is still based on how much gas and electricity you actually use

Economics

3 d. ago Scots households braced for higher gas and electricity bills as energy price cap rises

Citizens Advice Scotland has dubbed April 1 this year as 'April Cruel Day' due to the cumulative impact of rising bills.

Science

3 d. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing

Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.

Economics

4 d. ago With energy bills set to rise again, here’s how to cook dinner without getting burned

As energy bills rise yet again this April, these five low-energy recipes promise comfort food without the cost – saving you time, money and up to 80 per cent on cooking energy

Economics

4 d. ago Urgent action needed as energy bills set to rise again leaving Scots struggling

Record View says there is no time to be wasted – the Government must make progress on this soon.

Economics

4 d. ago Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

Economics

6 d. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

Economics

2 w. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending with a special deal

Energy bills are set to rise by another 6.4% in April - but you can save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

2 w. ago British Gas boss to receive £245,000 pay rise on the day household energy bills rocket by £100

Centrica boss Chris O'Shea will see his basic salary soar to £1.1million on the day energy bills for household across the country are set to rise by around £100.

Economics

2 w. ago UK energy bills to rise again in just weeks but there are ways to save

Ofgem's price cap will jump again by 6.4% in April although the exact amount you pay depends on how much gas and electricity you use

Economics

2 w. ago Families face 'Awful April' as water, energy and council tax bills all rise on same day

Households are facing a financial squeeze in April as a stack of bills all rise on the same date, costing families more than £450 as a result of bills all shooting up on the same day

Economics

3 w. ago The seven household bills that will rise in April 2025 including energy bills, water bills and council tax

Several household bills are going up throughout the month of April, from energy bills to the TV licence fee - here's a list of seven big changes happening

Economics

3 w. ago Households urged to take simple action to avoid overpaying as energy bill price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise from April 1, with households urged to take a simple action to avoid being overcharged on their energy bills

Economics

3 w. ago Save £128 on streaming subscription services before price hikes next month

April will see rises in energy bills, broadband packages and some subscription services.

Economics

3 w. ago Discounted dehumidifier helps save on energy bills as Ofgem announce new price cap

Energy bills are set to rise again as Ofgem announced a new price cap last week - but one helpful way to cut down on spending is with a dehumidifier and this one's on sale

Economics

3 w. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Energy bills rise by 6.4% in April—save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

4 w. ago Simple £100 microwave change that could save money as energy bills rise

Experts say there are a number of small changes people can make to cut their gas and electricity bills, with one involving the use of a microwave

Economics